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Patho COPD00

This document summarizes the symptoms, risk factors, biology, and treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Key symptoms include shortness of breath, fatigue, weight loss, dizziness, and leg/hand cramps. Major risk factors are age over 60, smoking history, and exposure to agricultural chemicals. Biologically, COPD results from an abnormal inflammatory response to noxious particles and gases in the lungs, causing thickening of the airway walls and destruction of alveolar walls. Treatments include oxygen therapy, bronchodilators, and antibiotics to address symptoms and the underlying inflammation and impaired gas exchange.

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Patho COPD00

This document summarizes the symptoms, risk factors, biology, and treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Key symptoms include shortness of breath, fatigue, weight loss, dizziness, and leg/hand cramps. Major risk factors are age over 60, smoking history, and exposure to agricultural chemicals. Biologically, COPD results from an abnormal inflammatory response to noxious particles and gases in the lungs, causing thickening of the airway walls and destruction of alveolar walls. Treatments include oxygen therapy, bronchodilators, and antibiotics to address symptoms and the underlying inflammation and impaired gas exchange.

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